Direct Support Professional (16 Hours)

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Overview

The Direct Support Professional works directly with persons being served in program activities, both in the home and in the community. When functioning as Medical Assistant is directly accountable to the R.N for duties specific to medical domains as described. Direct Support Professional has the overall responsibility for the direct care and development of each individual by providing assistance and training in skills attainment.

Responsibilities

Provides and ensures a safe, clean and normalized home-like environment at all times. Informs Program Manager of Physical Plant needs.

Promptly informs the Program Manager / Assistant Program Manager of any serious incident or violations of resident and/or staff rights, per established policies.

Development of A.D.L. (Activities of Daily Living) and ILS (Independent Living Skills) as it relates to residents.

Maintains and submits timely and accurate records and reports regarding the development status, progress and other related information concerning the residents. This includes, but not limited to, daily goal data, monthly progress notes, summaries and other reports, as required.

Implements treatment plans by providing training to resident in specific performances areas, including but not limited to activities of daily living, food planning and preparation, house and room maintenance, budgeting and money management, recreation and leisure time activities.

With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures.

Appropriately communicates to staff and supervisors, both verbally and in writing (i.e. incident reports, residence’s log book) pertinent residents and/or program issues, ensuring the continuity of care and efficient operation of the residence. Read residence log book daily.

Maintains ongoing knowledge of each resident’s medical, psychological, cognitive and social needs and ensures that programming is appropriate to needs and treatment goals.

Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management.

Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)

Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization.

Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary.